Basic features include:

• 4 GB of RAM (upgradeable to 32 GB)
• 250 GB SATA2 hard drive
• 6 TB bandwidth
• 100 Mbit/s uplink port speed
• Front side bus speed of 5.86 GT
• 5 IP addresses (additional IP addresses available – requires justification)

The 2x Xeon complements the Enterprise category of servers at Codero, which features a range of servers designed for power, reliability and flexibility. The additional offerings are part of the Codero commitment to continually focus on the needs of our customers and provide them with the products and services most in demand. The servers were chosen to offer you a broader choice of servers and more processing power.

If you need multiple servers, you might also be interested in our limited-time promotion which lets you save 20% on the base price of any new server when you buy two and offers 40% off a third new server.

Plus…don’t forget if you are looking for dedicated web hosting or managed services with Codero, and you find identical products or services at a lower price, we’ll match it.

What kind of infrastructure hosting services do you find most helpful? What would you like Codero to offer that you do not see in our current lineup of products and services?

Codero Adds Quad and Dual Cores to Server Line. is a post from: Codero dedicated hosting blog

The introduction of the Core i3 to our product portfolio further ensures that Codero customers have the fastest processing power at a good value. For just $130 per month, the server comes equipped with the following:

• 4 GB of RAM (upgradable to 16 GB)
• 250 GB SATA hard drive
• 6 TB bandwidth
• 100 Mbit/s uplink port speed
•  Front side bus speed of 4.8 GT/s
• 5 IP addresses (additional IP addresses available – requires justification)

Just a reminder, Codero does not require contracts and every server hosted with us is backed by 24/7/365 live support and a 99.9% Uptime Guarantee.

Something else you may want to take a look at is a new dedicated server Deals section on our website.  It will be updated on a regular basis…so check it out often.  I noticed some of the pricing is REALLY good, which is probably why they’re all  listed as “while supplies last” deals.

Expanded Nehalem Microarchitecture Offering. is a post from: Codero dedicated hosting blog

The way it complements existing phone systems and its improved ease-of-use has made Skype increasingly popular with businesses. It has been in beta since last year and already has over 2,400 active global customers. Skype estimates 37% of its users use the service for some type of business-related activity.

Business customers can use Skype Connect to make outbound calls from desktop phones to landlines and mobiles around the world at Skype’s discounted long distance rates and they can also receive calls from landlines or mobile phoines from Skype users to SIP-enabled PBX systems free of charge to people using Skype.

Skype Connect is now certified to work with PBX and UC products from Avaya, Cisco, SIPfoundry, ShoreTel  and other OEMs.

This video gives a brief overview of the new product:

We know many Codero customers use Skype. How do you use Skype for your business?  Are you happy with the Skype services?

Skype Connect, Formerly Skype for SIP, Is Now Out Of Beta. is a post from: Codero dedicated hosting blog

It’s a common practice for universities and other organizations to host business plan competitions to motivate aspiring students. In fact, more than 50 universities award up to $10 million to contests each year. It can be very time-consuming and complex to administer the competitions, thus preventing many organizations from holding them. That’s where iStart comes in, created by the Kauffman Foundation, it makes the competition process easy and streamlined for both judges and teams.

iStart is the first customizable platform to provide this service and will expose business plan competitions to a worldwide network of other competitions and student users. Students can search for participating competitions from around the world to win prize money and find potential startups that may need employees. They can easily submit their business plans and post resumes. Administrators can launch their competitions on iStart and then personalize them by customizing to their brand and website’s style.

As entrepreneurs help fuel the economy, iStart could be another launching pad for students and startups to tap into to get their plans in front of the right people.

What are your experiences entering or judging business plan competitions? Have they helped you?

Help for Startups In Business Plan Competitions. is a post from: Codero dedicated hosting blog

One enhancement we’ve rolled out is a refreshed website… with some new elements added to the homepage and throughout the site, we hope that you find the site easier to navigate and information regarding our dedicated servers and managed hosting services more accessible. In today’s world, a company’s website is often one of the first places people go to gather facts and opinions about your company, as well as your brand. If the right elements aren’t there, often people will move on, and move you out of their consideration set. While it’s important to keep the content of your site refreshed and engaging, there comes a time when you realize that the format in which the content is presented must be updated – enter the website refresh stage.

The latest and greatest version of www.codero.com is just the first of many improvements to our online experience and we’d love to hear your thoughts on the site. Seriously…

1. What do you look for on a website when evaluating a hosting partner?
2. Do you have a checklist of things that you look for, or is it more about the overall experience?

We WANT your feedback!

re•fresh: To Renew or Revitalize – The New Face for www.codero.com. is a post from: Codero dedicated hosting blog

Even before the oil spill, Bill Gates in fact said he would rather see “cheaper, clean energy developed than pick the next presidents or come up with a miracle vaccine.”

At Codero, we realize the very real need to reduce IT emissions. That is why we sought out environmentally-friendly ways to be an infrastructure-as-a-service provider. We purchased renewable energy certificates (RECs) as a way to offset our electricity usage. Even better, we made the extra investment in Green-e® certified RECs which means they are verified, tracked and monitored. Renewable energy is a great solution to being too dependent on foreign oil. Of the total energy consumed in the United States, about 39% is used to generate electricity, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Most of the electricity in the U.S. is generated from fossil fuels, such as coal, natural gas and oil.

Going green is not only the best action you can take for the planet, it is also a good practice to put into place for your business.  As people continue to see how their choices impact the planet, showing your customers that you are eco-friendly is a way to share your environmental ideals with your them. Codero provides a green trust logo to our customers so they can promote their servers being powered by green energy and show that they are in fact reducing their own carbon footprint by going with a green host. Eco-friendly businesses increase customer satisfaction and their satisfaction that they are doing the right thing for the earth.

You can find out which businesses have purchased green power to offset some or all of their conventional electricity by usage by visiting the Green-e website.

There are many ways you, as an individual, can reduce the environmental impact of your energy use. The EPA’s website is a great way to learn more.

How do you feel about sustainability? Do you prefer purchasing from a green business or does it matter to you?

Green Hosting Reduces Carbon Footprint. is a post from: Codero dedicated hosting blog

Promise Of Good Things To Come. is a post from: Codero dedicated hosting blog

In 2009, more Internet-enabled phones were sold than laptops, according to a Morgan Stanley mobile Internet report. The report predicts more users may connect to the Internet via mobile devices than desktop PCs within 5 years.  Consumers are using their mobile phones to engage with retailers, shop and buy…in real-time.

Our new application will allow users to quickly access Codero accounts through iPhones and get real-time server information. From ticket and invoice management, to configurations and IP address reviews, the application is ideal for those on the go. More features for the application will be launched down the road, but this is an early chance to beta test what is currently available.

Codero is always working behind the scenes to make sure we provide customers with relevant offerings. We welcome you as a iPhone beta tester to become an important part of this process as we continue to launch the products and services most in demand by our customers.

Codero Seeks Customers On The Go. is a post from: Codero dedicated hosting blog

There are as many unusual ways to start a business as there are people eager to try. Some of the top industries of the decade according to an IBISWorld report are VoIP, eCommerce and online dating. Other top performing industries were tank and armored vehicle manufacturing, petrochemical manufacturing, and warehouse clubs or supercenters like Costco and Walmart.

The rewards of successfully operating your own business are numerous. But in these economic times when unemployment runs high, startups do best when they have the foresight to think big and create a product or service that is not only innovative, but feasible.

No matter how long you have been business, it helps to put the magnifying glass up to your company to see if and when you need to refocus. Codero has begun the redefinition process and will soon be launching innovative initiatives in response to our customers’ needs for efficiency and agility in their infrastructure hosting.

What qualities do you think serve entrepreneurs best? Do you have an idea for an IT product or service that would help your business? 

Who’s Really Creating New Businesses? is a post from: Codero dedicated hosting blog

As the hosting industry’s first rewards program of its kind, Codero Rewards was designed so that every dollar spent on a dedicated server, managed hosting or custom network configuration earns points towards Codero add-on services. Items may be redeemed from the Codero Rewards Catalog.

Points can accumulate quickly so if you are already a member of the program, check your points regularly because they increase with each dollar you spend with Codero. Points can help you add bandwidth, extra disk space or even managed services.

In all, the Rewards Catalog includes 20 server tools and upgrade options – with more items added on a regular basis.

Even better, each customer’s rate of earning increases over time – from 2 points per dollar after the first month, up to 10 points per dollar after four years – and your earning rate is retroactive to your original start of service.

To get you started with the Codero Rewards, we are giving away points. Codero customers automatically receive 200 points just for joining. Read more details, see terms and conditions, and register at www.codero.com/company/codero-rewards.

Chief Operations Officer for Codero, Ryan Elledge, explains more details in this video:

We welcome your feedback. Has redeeming Codero Rewards helped you out? Is there something you feel should be added to the Rewards Catalog?

Rewards Program Makes a Point. is a post from: Codero dedicated hosting blog